Greek Girl Names
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Doralee#15668 in the U.S.A coined compound joining Dora, a short form of Dorothy or Theodora from the Greek doron (gift)▶Dorianne#15669 in the U.S.Dorianne most plausibly blends Doris, from the ancient Greek region and people the Dorians, wit▶Chleo#15673 in the U.S.Chleo reads as a modern respelling blending Chloe (Greek, 'green shoot; blooming') and Cleo (fr▶Calliah#15677 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Callie (from Greek kallos, 'beauty') and Kaliyah. As spelled here it h▶Christia#15677 in the U.S.Christia is a feminine name formed on the Christ- element, closely tied to Christina and Christ▶Alyssamarie#15679 in the U.S.Alyssamarie runs the given names Alyssa and Marie together as one word; Alyssa echoes the alyss▶Alyzza#15682 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Alyssa/Alissa, linked to the alyssum flower (Greek, 'without madness') and▶Aariona#15692 in the U.S.Aariona is a doubled-A respelling of Arionna or Ariana, names tied to the Greek Arion, a legend▶Catelyn#15692 in the U.S.Catelyn is a respelling of Caitlin or Katelyn, the Irish form of Katherine, which reached Engli▶Catharina#15693 in the U.S.A genuine Dutch, German and Scandinavian form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. Long ass▶Aaryanna#15694 in the U.S.Aaryanna is an ornate respelling of Ariana, the Italian form of Ariadne (Greek, 'very holy'), a▶Catherina#15694 in the U.S.Catherina is a Latinate and Continental form of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. Its meani▶Calliana#15695 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing Callie (from Greek kallos, 'beauty') with the flowing -iana ending, ak▶Catriona#15695 in the U.S.Catriona is the Scottish Gaelic form of Katherine, the classic name traditionally read as 'pure▶Deangela#15699 in the U.S.Deangela is a later-twentieth-century American coinage formed by prefixing De- to Angela. Angel▶Nicolasa#15699 in the U.S.Nicolasa is the Spanish feminine form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos — nikē, 'victory', plus ▶Corri#15700 in the U.S.Corri is an -i respelling of Cori, a short form of Corinne and Cora, from Greek kore, 'maiden' ▶Coryn#15702 in the U.S.A short spelling of Corinne/Corinna, from the Greek kore ('maiden; young woman'). A crisp, vint▶Tiffinie#15705 in the U.S.Tiffinie is an inventive respelling of Tiffany, from the medieval Theophania, 'appearance of Go▶Carisa#15711 in the U.S.Carisa is a variant of Carissa, generally traced to the Greek charis ('grace') or the Latin car▶Tinna#15711 in the U.S.Tinna is a double-n spelling of Tina, the pet form of names ending in -tina such as Christina (▶Brizeyda#15713 in the U.S.Brizeyda is a Latina respelling of Briseida, the Spanish form of the Greek Briseis, a figure in▶Demeter#15715 in the U.S.From the Greek Demeter, variously 'earth mother' or 'grain/barley mother' (meter, 'mother'); th▶Chrisette#15721 in the U.S.Chrisette joins Chris- (from Christine or Christina, ultimately Greek for 'follower of Christ' ▶Chrissa#15723 in the U.S.A short, -a form in the Christina/Christa family, from the Greek 'christos,' 'anointed' — 'foll▶Marquetta#15725 in the U.S.Marquetta is a twentieth-century American elaboration whose sound echoes Marketa, the Czech for▶Christianna#15726 in the U.S.Christianna is an elaborated spelling of Christiana, the feminine of Christian, from Latin chri▶Christin#15727 in the U.S.Christin is a trimmed spelling of Christine or Christina, names built on Greek christianos, 'a ▶Cait#15729 in the U.S.Cait is the Irish short form of Caitlin and Caitriona, the Gaelic forms of Katherine. Katherine▶Diandra#15736 in the U.S.Diandra is a blended name joining Di -- from Diana or Diane -- with the -andra ending of Sandra▶Cole#15739 in the U.S.A short form of Nicholas ('victory of the people') and an English surname tied to 'coal; swarth▶Coralia#15742 in the U.S.A name from coral (Latin corallium, from Greek korallion) - the jewel of the sea. A flowing, oc▶Daphna#15742 in the U.S.Daphna is a form of Daphne, from Greek daphne meaning laurel or bay tree; the same spelling ser▶Coretta#15744 in the U.S.An -etta elaboration of Cora, from the Greek 'kore,' 'maiden.' The name is inseparable from Cor▶Corinthia#15745 in the U.S.Corinthia derives from Corinth, the ancient Greek city, and reads as 'of Corinth' or 'woman of ▶Corynn#15747 in the U.S.A -ynn spelling of Corinne/Corinna, from the Greek kore ('maiden; young woman'). A crisp, vinta▶Candi#15748 in the U.S.Candi is an -i spelling of Candy, the short form of Candace (Candice), a title borne by queens ▶Crissy#15752 in the U.S.A pet form of Christine or Christina, from the Greek for 'follower of Christ' (a Christian). A ▶Cristen#15754 in the U.S.Cristen is a C-spelling of Kristen, the Scandinavian short form of Christina and Christine. Tho▶Ourania#15755 in the U.S.From the Greek Ourania, 'heavenly' (from ouranos, 'sky; heaven') — the name of Urania, the Muse▶Cyndi#15758 in the U.S.Cyndi is a stylized spelling of Cindy, the short form of Cynthia. Cynthia is from the Greek Kyn▶Cyrine#15759 in the U.S.Cyrine can be read a few ways: as a form tied to Cyrene, the ancient Greek city in North Africa▶Tresa#15766 in the U.S.Tresa is a short variant of Teresa (Theresa), a name of uncertain Greek origin — perhaps from t▶Eileena#15768 in the U.S.A spelling that blends Eileen (an Irish form of Helen) and Elena, both tracing to the Greek for▶Dalexa#15772 in the U.S.A modern blend name joining the Da- opening common in American and Latino naming to Alexa, a sh▶Demitria#15775 in the U.S.Demitria is a spelling of Demetria, the feminine of Demetrius, meaning 'devoted to Demeter' — t▶Katelinn#15776 in the U.S.Katelinn is a modern spelling of Caitlin or Katelyn, the Irish forms of Katherine, from the Gre▶Katharyn#15778 in the U.S.Katharyn is a modern respelling of Katharine/Katherine, a name of Greek origin long linked to '▶Damiana#15779 in the U.S.Damiana is the feminine of Damian, from Greek damao, 'to tame, to subdue'. Saints Cosmas and Da▶Katiria#15781 in the U.S.Katiria is a name used chiefly among Puerto Rican and Latina families; it most likely elaborate▶Alexsis#15793 in the U.S.Alexsis is a decorative respelling of Alexis, which comes from the Greek alexo, 'to defend, to ▶Alexya#15795 in the U.S.Alexya is a variant of Alexia (and the related Alexa), from the Greek verb alexein, 'to defend,▶Dandrea#15802 in the U.S.Dandrea is a modern American coinage, most plausibly from the prefixed form D'Andrea (an Italia▶Missie#15802 in the U.S.Missie is a pet form of Missy, itself a diminutive of Melissa — from Greek 'melissa', 'honeybee▶Dotti#15805 in the U.S.Dotti is an affectionate short form of Dorothy, reached through the nickname Dot and given here▶Assia#15818 in the U.S.A form of Asia (the continent name, of ancient Near Eastern root) and of the Arabic Asiya ('one▶Eustacia#15820 in the U.S.Eustacia is the feminine of Eustace, from the Greek Eustachys, 'fruitful' or 'rich in grain,' o▶Cristine#15831 in the U.S.A spelling of Christine, from the Latin Christina, 'follower of Christ; a Christian,' rooted in▶Delphia#15831 in the U.S.Delphia is usually read against Delphi, the sanctuary of the oracle in ancient Greece, whose na▶Elenarose#15837 in the U.S.A joined name pairing Elena (the Greek/Spanish form of Helen, 'bright; shining light') with Ros▶Denisa#15838 in the U.S.Denisa is the Czech and Romanian feminine form of Denis, from Dionysius — 'follower' or 'devote▶Iridian#15863 in the U.S.Iridian is a Latin-American girl's name built on the Greek iris (genitive iridos), 'rainbow,' t▶Ellin#15864 in the U.S.Ellin is a variant of Ellen (and a cousin of Eileen), all going back to Greek Helene, often rea▶Diona#15865 in the U.S.Diona is a variant of Dionne, drawn from the Greek Dione, in myth a Titaness and mother of Aphr▶Doretta#15867 in the U.S.Doretta is a pretty diminutive of Dora or Dorothy, from the Greek for 'gift of God' (doron + th▶Ellyssa#15867 in the U.S.Ellyssa reads as a doubled-l respelling of Alyssa, itself from the alyssum flower whose Greek n▶Dorian#15868 in the U.S.From Greek Dorieus, 'of the Dorians' - one of the major ancient Greek peoples, who gave their n▶Dorthea#15870 in the U.S.A contracted spelling of Dorothea, from Greek doron ('gift') and theos ('god') - 'gift of God.'▶Kjersti#15874 in the U.S.Kjersti is a Norwegian form of Kirsten, itself a Scandinavian form of Christina, from the Greek▶Catrice#15876 in the U.S.Catrice is a later-twentieth-century American name built on the pattern of Patrice, blending th▶Daphane#15879 in the U.S.Daphane is a variant spelling of Daphne, which is simply the ancient Greek word for the laurel ▶Angelicia#15893 in the U.S.Angelicia stretches Angelica, the Latin 'angelic', into a longer, softer shape. Both go back to▶Angellina#15895 in the U.S.Angellina is a respelling of Angelina (with a doubled 'l'), a diminutive of Angela, from Greek ▶Ekko#15900 in the U.S.Ekko is a modern respelling of Echo. In Greek myth Echo was a mountain nymph who, punished by H▶Elaena#15901 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Elena, itself the Italian, Spanish and Russian form of Helen, from Greek H▶Denai#15905 in the U.S.Denai is a modern American coinage, most plausibly a reworking of Danae - the Greek princess-na▶Elaynah#15907 in the U.S.A modern respelling sitting between Elaine and Elena. Elaine came into English through Old Fren▶Kathren#15910 in the U.S.Kathren is a contracted variant spelling of Katherine, one of the great classic girl's names, f▶Genia#15911 in the U.S.Genia is a diminutive drawn chiefly from Eugenia ('well-born, noble', Greek eugenes) and someti▶Katye#15911 in the U.S.Katye is a spelling variant of Katie or Katy, the familiar pet form of Katherine, traditionally▶Estefanie#15918 in the U.S.Estefanie is a spelling that blends the Spanish Estefania with the English Stephanie, both femi▶Ellyn#15922 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Ellen, the English form of Helen, from Greek Helene - usually connected t▶Kearstyn#15924 in the U.S.Kearstyn is a modern spelling of Kirsten or Kiersten, the Scandinavian form of Christina, from ▶Evangelynn#15926 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Evangeline, from the Greek for 'bringer of good news; the gospel,' wit▶Evanthia#15927 in the U.S.A Greek girls' name from eu ('good, well, fair') and anthos ('flower, blossom'), giving 'fair f▶Laurisa#15927 in the U.S.Laurisa fuses Laura, from the Latin laurus meaning laurel, with Larissa, an ancient Greek city ▶Charmain#15928 in the U.S.Charmain is a spelling of Charmaine, which goes back to Charmian, from Greek charma, 'delight, ▶Seleena#15928 in the U.S.Seleena is a spelling variant of Selena (or Selina), which traces to Greek Selene, the personif▶Areana#15938 in the U.S.Areana is a respelling of Ariana, the Italian form of Ariadne — the Greek name traditionally re▶Phyllicia#15939 in the U.S.Phyllicia is a decorative spelling in the Phylicia and Felicia family, from the Latin felix, 'h▶Dorie#15941 in the U.S.Dorie is an affectionate short form of Dora, Doris or Dorothy — all rooted in the Greek doron, ▶Cherissa#15946 in the U.S.Cherissa is best read as an elaboration of Charissa, from the Greek charis, 'grace,' blended wi▶Eboni#15956 in the U.S.Eboni is a stylish -i respelling of Ebony, the dense black wood whose name traces through Latin▶Fira#15959 in the U.S.A short modern coinage; separately the name of Fira, the clifftop capital of Santorini. As a gi▶Katelen#15961 in the U.S.Katelen is one of the many modern respellings of Caitlin and Katelyn. Caitlin is the Irish form▶Christle#15963 in the U.S.Christle blends Crystal and Christel. Crystal comes from the Greek 'krystallos', 'ice' or 'rock▶Calandra#15975 in the U.S.From the Greek kalandra, 'lark' -- the singing bird. A melodic nature name with an ancient root▶Demetrice#15977 in the U.S.Demetrice is a feminine form of Demetrius, a Greek name meaning 'follower of Demeter' or 'devot▶Ethena#15982 in the U.S.A name echoing Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, whose own name's origin is ancient ▶Eugenie#15983 in the U.S.The French form of Eugenia, from the Greek eugenes, 'well-born; noble.' Borne by Empress Eugeni▶Ahrianna#15985 in the U.S.Ahrianna is a modern American respelling of Arianna, the Italian form of the Greek Ariadne. The▶Eriyanna#15987 in the U.S.Eriyanna is a modern coinage that reads as an Eri- opening flowing into the -yanna ending, sitt▶Georgeanna#15987 in the U.S.Georgeanna is a classic compound joining George — Greek Georgios, 'farmer' or 'earth-worker' — ▶Nichol#15994 in the U.S.Nichol is a variant of Nicole (Nichole), the French feminine of Nicholas, from the Greek nike (▶Krissie#15997 in the U.S.A K-spelled respelling of Chrissy or Kristy, the pet form of Christina/Kristina — from the Gree▶Caryn#15999 in the U.S.A respelling of Karen, a Danish short form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure.' The -yn s▶Cassy#16002 in the U.S.Cassy is an affectionate short form usually of Cassandra — the Trojan prophetess of Greek myth ▶Meghin#16002 in the U.S.Meghin is a variant of Megan, originally a Welsh diminutive of Margaret; Margaret comes from th▶Nickol#16004 in the U.S.Nickol is a respelling of Nicole, the French feminine form of Nicholas. Nicholas comes from the▶Catheryn#16006 in the U.S.Catheryn is a variant spelling of Catherine, a name of Greek origin (from Aikaterine) whose mea▶Cathrine#16007 in the U.S.Cathrine is a variant spelling of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally associate▶Reta#16018 in the U.S.Reta is a variant of Rita, itself a short form of Margarita (Margaret), from the Greek/Latin fo▶Alcie#16020 in the U.S.Alcie is best explained as a short, affectionate form of Alcina (Greek-inspired, 'strong-minded▶Febe#16021 in the U.S.Febe is the Spanish, Italian and Dutch form of Phoebe, from Greek phoibe, 'bright, radiant, pur▶Alexza#16029 in the U.S.Alexza is a stylized spelling of Alexa, itself a short form of Alexandra, the Greek name meanin▶Galena#16041 in the U.S.Two honest routes: Galena is the name of the lead-ore mineral (from Latin galena), and separate▶Christionna#16049 in the U.S.Christionna is a decorated modern spelling of Christiana, the feminine form of Christian. That ▶Genie#16049 in the U.S.A short form of Eugenie/Eugenia, from the Greek eugenes ('well-born; noble'); it also chimes wi▶Chrystina#16052 in the U.S.Chrystina is a stylized spelling of Christina, from the Latin Christiana, 'follower of Christ' ▶Cloee#16062 in the U.S.Cloee is a phonetic respelling of Chloe, a Greek name meaning 'young green shoot' or 'blooming'▶Corrinne#16071 in the U.S.Corrinne is a doubled-consonant variant of Corinne, the French form of Greek Korinna — a pet fo▶Georgetta#16071 in the U.S.A feminine form of George, from the Greek georgos, 'farmer; earth-worker' (ge, 'earth,' + ergon▶Quintasia#16084 in the U.S.Quintasia is a coined girl's name joining a Quin- or Quinta element to a -tasia ending drawn fr▶Haidee#16091 in the U.S.Haidee is a literary name coined by Lord Byron for a character in his poem Don Juan, published ▶Sanda#16094 in the U.S.Sanda reads as a trimmed form of Sandra, the short version of Alessandra or Cassandra. Through ▶Halena#16098 in the U.S.A variant of Helena, from the Greek Helene, 'light; shining one; torch; bright.' A soft, lumino▶Angelyse#16101 in the U.S.Angelyse is a modern elaboration that fuses Angel, from the Greek 'angelos' meaning messenger, ▶Iryna#16104 in the U.S.Iryna is the standard Ukrainian form of Irene, from Greek eirene, 'peace.' Eirene was the Greek▶Jalexis#16114 in the U.S.Jalexis joins the popular Ja- prefix to Alexis, from the Greek alexein, to defend or help. The ▶Epifania#16117 in the U.S.Epifania is the Spanish and Italian form of Epiphany, the Christian feast marking the appearanc▶Katreena#16122 in the U.S.Katreena is a sound-it-out respelling of Katrina, itself a short European form of Catherine. Ca▶Hero#16132 in the U.S.A Greek name; Hero was the priestess of Aphrodite in the myth of Hero and Leander - so a woman'▶Helaine#16134 in the U.S.Helaine is a French-flavored elaboration of Helen or Elaine, both from the Greek Helene, linked▶Ronica#16136 in the U.S.Ronica is a clipped, stand-alone form of Veronica, dropping the first syllable to leave the war▶Georganna#16139 in the U.S.Georganna is a blended spelling of Georgeanna, joining George (Greek 'georgos', 'farmer, earthw▶Zenda#16141 in the U.S.Zenda is best read as a literary place-name from Anthony Hope's 1894 novel The Prisoner of Zend▶Canon#16150 in the U.S.From the English word 'canon' (via Greek kanon, 'measuring rod; rule'), meaning a rule, standar▶Arienna#16152 in the U.S.Arienna is a spelling variant of Arianna, the Italian form of the Greek Ariadne. That name, bor▶Idali#16152 in the U.S.Used mainly in Spanish-speaking families, standing close to Idalia — a classical byname of Aphr▶Ariyannah#16155 in the U.S.Ariyannah is an elaborated modern spelling of Ariana or Arianna, names that trace through Itali▶Carrissa#16159 in the U.S.Carrissa is a doubled-r respelling of Carissa, usually linked to the Greek charis, 'grace' or '▶Catherin#16166 in the U.S.Catherin drops the final -e of Catherine, the enduring English form of Greek Aikaterine. Its me▶Catlyn#16167 in the U.S.Catlyn is a simplified spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine (from Greek 'Aikaterine▶Irianna#16175 in the U.S.Irianna reads as a modern name close to Iriana and Ariana. Ariana comes from Greek roots often ▶Sandrea#16175 in the U.S.Sandrea is an extended form of Sandra, which is itself a short form of Alessandra or Alexandra.▶Steffani#16192 in the U.S.Steffani is a variant spelling of Stephanie, the feminine of Stephen, from Greek stephanos, a c▶Chrisann#16201 in the U.S.Chrisann is a compound that fuses Chris, short for Christine or Christina, with Ann. Christine ▶Chrissie#16203 in the U.S.Chrissie is an affectionate short form of Christine or Christina, from Greek christiana, 'a Chr▶Sherece#16221 in the U.S.Sherece is a phonetic variant of Cherise or Charisse. Cherise draws on the French cherie, 'dear▶Aalyssa#16222 in the U.S.Aalyssa is an ornamental respelling of Alyssa with a doubled opening vowel. Alyssa arose from t▶Mehgan#16223 in the U.S.Mehgan is a variant spelling of Megan/Meghan, the Welsh pet form of Margaret. Margaret comes fr▶Corena#16224 in the U.S.Corena is a respelling within the Corinne and Corina family, names built on the Greek kore, 'ma▶Casaundra#16225 in the U.S.Casaundra is a phonetic respelling of Cassandra, spelling the middle 'aw' sound with -aun-. In ▶Nickia#16238 in the U.S.Nickia elaborates Nikki or Nicki, the friendly short forms of Nicole and Nicola. Those names de▶Eraina#16251 in the U.S.Eraina is best explained as a variant respelling of Erin or Irena, and its sound may also echo ▶Kerrin#16251 in the U.S.Kerrin reads as a variant of Karen or Kerry: Karen is the Danish short form of Katherine, from ▶Daphanie#16268 in the U.S.Daphanie is a phonetic, extended spelling of Daphne, the Greek name meaning laurel or bay tree.▶Kareen#16270 in the U.S.Kareen is a variant of Karen (and of Careen), Karen being the Danish short form of Katherine, f▶Jenesys#16271 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Genesis, from the Greek, 'origin; beginning; creation' -- the first book▶Mylinda#16271 in the U.S.Mylinda is a respelling of Melinda, an eighteenth-century coinage joining Greek meli, 'honey', ▶Mylissa#16272 in the U.S.Mylissa is a spelling variant of Melissa, from the Greek melissa meaning honeybee, a name tied ▶Sindi#16274 in the U.S.Sindi is a spelling of Cindy, the familiar short form of Cynthia and Lucinda. Cynthia is a Gree▶Terisa#16277 in the U.S.Terisa is a variant spelling of Teresa, a name of debated Greek origin — often linked to theriz▶Staphanie#16278 in the U.S.Staphanie is a rare, likely misspelled form of Stephanie, the French feminine of Stephen from t▶Lexiss#16282 in the U.S.Lexiss is a respelling of Lexis, itself a short form of Alexis, which comes from the Greek alex▶Tieara#16288 in the U.S.Tieara is a decorative respelling of Tiara, the word for the jeweled semicircular headband or c▶Katielynn#16294 in the U.S.Katielynn joins Katie, the everyday short form of Katherine from the Greek katharos meaning pur▶Kaity#16300 in the U.S.Kaity is a respelling of Katie, the pet form of Katherine/Kate, from Greek 'katharos', 'pure'. ▶Stasha#16301 in the U.S.Stasha is a Slavic-style pet form of Anastasia, from Greek anastasis, 'resurrection', or of Nat▶Kaytee#16308 in the U.S.Kaytee is a phonetic respelling of Katie or Katy, the familiar pet form of Katherine; the paren▶Jorgie#16311 in the U.S.Jorgie is a modern respelling of Georgie, the pet form of Georgia and Georgina — and so of Geor▶Kristia#16319 in the U.S.Kristia is a K-spelled elaboration of Christa or a short form of Kristina, all rooted in Christ▶Kristyne#16321 in the U.S.Kristyne is a stylized spelling of Kristine, itself a form of Christine. Christine comes throug▶Caitrin#16329 in the U.S.Caitrin is an Irish form of Catherine, ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine, long linked to kat▶Ecclesia#16345 in the U.S.From Greek ekklesia, literally 'the assembly called out' (from ek 'out' and kaleo 'to call'), t▶Jolanda#16345 in the U.S.Jolanda is a continental spelling of Yolanda, a name carried by medieval European queens. It is▶Katelin#16347 in the U.S.Katelin is an Americanized spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek katharo▶Kathlynn#16348 in the U.S.Kathlynn reads as a doubled-n respelling of Kathleen or Kathlyn, both from Katherine, whose Gre▶Kathrynn#16349 in the U.S.Kathrynn is a doubled-n respelling of Kathryn, itself a streamlined form of Katherine, traditio▶Khristy#16350 in the U.S.Khristy is a kh- spelling of Christy, the pet form of Christine or Christina, from the Greek ch▶Katrin#16352 in the U.S.Katrin is a German and Scandinavian short form of Katharina — the continental form of Katherine▶Gelena#16358 in the U.S.Gelena is a variant tied to Helena and the Slavic Galina. Helena comes from the Greek and is li▶Ellissa#16380 in the U.S.Ellissa is a doubled spelling of Elissa/Alyssa. Elissa was an ancient name for Dido, queen of C▶Allesandra#16382 in the U.S.Allesandra is a variant spelling of the Italian Alessandra, the feminine of Alessandro, itself ▶Karia#16383 in the U.S.Karia may be a variant of Kara - from Latin cara, 'dear', or a short form of Katherine - or a s▶Karisa#16385 in the U.S.Karisa is a single-s, K- spelling of Carissa, a name usually traced to Greek charis, 'grace', o▶Kathryne#16395 in the U.S.Kathryne is a variant of Katherine, spelled to echo the two-syllable Kathryn with a final silen▶Korin#16405 in the U.S.Korin is a spelling of Corinne (or Corin), from the Greek Korinna/Kore, 'maiden'; the K-spellin▶Korrina#16406 in the U.S.Korrina respells Corinna with a K and a doubled r; the parent traces to the Greek kore, meaning▶Jynx#16409 in the U.S.A respelling of the English word jinx, which means a person or thing that brings bad luck. The ▶Sandria#16424 in the U.S.Sandria is an elaboration of Sandra, itself a short form of Alexandra, from the Greek 'alexein'▶Khristian#16428 in the U.S.A K- respelling of Christian, from the Latin Christianus, 'follower of Christ,' which we note r▶Kathrin#16438 in the U.S.Kathrin is a variant of Katherine, a Greek name traditionally linked to 'katharos', 'pure' (tho▶Kaliopi#16440 in the U.S.A spelling of the Greek Kalliope (Calliope), from kallos ('beauty') and ops ('voice; eye'), mea▶Katriana#16440 in the U.S.Katriana blends Katrina, a short form of Katherine, with the ending Ana. Katherine is tradition▶Kierstin#16440 in the U.S.Kierstin is a spelling of Kirsten, the Scandinavian form of Christine -- from Greek 'christiano▶Laressa#16444 in the U.S.Laressa is a variant spelling of Larissa, a name from the ancient Greek city of Larissa in Thes▶Anakaren#16445 in the U.S.Anakaren is a Latina compound name joining Ana, from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' or 'favor,' with Ka▶Anastashia#16450 in the U.S.Anastashia is a spelling variant of Anastasia, from the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection'. The -s▶Kirstin#16452 in the U.S.Kirstin is a Scandinavian and Scots form of Christine, from Greek christianos, 'a Christian, a ▶
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